Senior Biologist

-; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for a Senior Biologist to lead ecological assessments and field surveys. Applicants must hold a Master's degree with 10 years of relevant experience in biological sciences and possess a strong understanding of environmental legislation. The position promises competitive pay and opportunities to work on major projects while promoting a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree and minimum of 10 years' experience in biology or ecology management.
• Registered Professional Biologist designation preferred.
• Experience in obtaining permits/authorizations under various Canadian environmental acts.

Responsibilities

• Lead biological assessments and field surveys for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, including Indigenous communities.

Skills

Biological sciences

Wildlife biology

Vegetation biology

Aquatic biology

Environmental legislation knowledge

Education

Master's degree in biology or related field

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience

Job description

Job Description

Senior Biologist

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Our Environment Team has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada. We are seeking a Senior Biologist to join our Environmental Permitting & Management (EP&M) Team. This is a senior level role preferably based out of our Calgary or Saskatoon offices. Other office locations across the Prairies may be considered.

As a Senior Biologist you will lead and support biological assessment, monitoring, reporting and field-based surveys across a wide variety of energy and infrastructure projects. You must have strong work experience in biological sciences, and specialization in either wildlife biology, vegetation or aquatic biology. You will be a key member of the team reinforcing our reputation for technical excellence, working collaboratively and delivering innovative work mostly across our infrastructure, power, and renewables client portfolios.

Location: Calgary or Saskatoon offices. Edmonton, Regina, or Winnipeg could be considered as well.

Your role within the team:

• Develop and deliver technical studies in support of EIA and other work including technical advice to clients and colleagues on legislation, regulation or policy.
• Provide leadership through mentoring and guidance to support career development.
• Design and implement field programs for the collection of baseline data, guide research, author key reports, as well as provide senior technical reviews.
• Provide client and stakeholder engagement with government agencies, Indigenous communities and interest groups, through presentations, workshops and publications.
• You will contribute to the overall strategic development of EP&M, including technical excellence, growth, profitability and business development. This includes preparations of proposals, project management, and client maintenance and development.
• You will be working as a positive team contributor and leader, and be highly motivated and proactive, with a confident and professional manner to utilize your ability to think independently, critically and strategically, with excellent written, analytical and presentational skills.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Master's degree and a minimum of 10 years' expertise in terrestrial, vegetation, wetlands, aquatics biology or ecology management (or a Bachelor's degree and 12 years' relevant experience).
• Registered Professional Biologist designation (PBiol) preferred or the ability to obtain the designation within 6-9 months upon being hired.
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining permits/authorizations under the Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Disposal at Sea), Canadian Navigable Waters Act, Species at Risk Act and other environmental acts or regulations.
• Experience in Environment Effects Monitoring studies.
• Knowledge of ecosystems and experience in Impact Assessment methodology and Environmental Assessment process in the Prairies and Canada.
• Technical leadership experience on large-scale and complex projects.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record. Willingness to travel across Canada, for a week or more at a time, and potential routine field programs with active projects.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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